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Peanut Butter Egg Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Peanut Butter Egg Recipe features creamy peanut butter blended with butter and powdered sugar, shaped into festive egg forms, and dipped in rich milk chocolate. Perfect for holiday treats or anytime indulgence, these copycat Reese's peanut butter eggs combine sweet, salty, and chocolatey flavors with a smooth, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Easy to make and no baking required, they're a delightful homemade candy treat.

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating

  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips (for dipping)

Instructions

  1. Making the Peanut Butter Filling: Add the peanut butter and unsalted butter to a large bowl and heat in the microwave until melted, ensuring the butter is warm enough to mix easily.
  2. Mix Smoothly: Blend the peanut butter and butter until smooth using a spatula, whisk, or electric hand mixer.
  3. Add Flavorings and Sugar: Gradually add the salt, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar, mixing well with each addition to avoid powder flying around.
  4. Shape the Filling: Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll into balls, then flatten and shape into egg shapes, thinner at the top and thicker at the base. Wearing gloves is recommended to prevent sticking.
  5. Chill the Eggs: Place the shaped eggs on a parchment-lined sheet pan and refrigerate or freeze until firm.
  6. Melt the Chocolate: Place milk chocolate chips in a deep heatproof bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth and fully melted. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler.
  7. Dip the Eggs: Using a fork, skewer, or dipping utensil, coat each peanut butter egg in the melted chocolate, tap off excess, and set on a parchment-lined sheet pan.
  8. Maintain Chocolate Consistency: Rewarm and stir the chocolate occasionally as it cools during dipping to prevent thickening.
  9. Add Decorative Drizzle: Pour remaining chocolate into a piping bag or Ziploc bag with the tip snipped off and drizzle over the dipped eggs for texture.
  10. Set and Store: Allow the chocolate to harden, then store the peanut butter eggs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Notes

  • Wearing gloves when shaping the eggs helps prevent the peanut butter mixture from sticking to your hands.
  • If the peanut butter eggs soften while dipping, return them to the fridge to firm up before continuing.
  • Use a double boiler as an alternative method to melt the chocolate gently to prevent burning.
  • These treats can be stored at room temperature for up to 5 days or frozen if you want to keep them longer.
  • The piping bag used for decorating can be substituted with a Ziploc bag with a small corner snipped off.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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